Introduction

'Transpose' is Katie Sims solo exhibition following on from her winning of the Midas Award 2010 held at The Newlyn Art Gallery. “Winning the Midas Award had a tremendous impact upon my confidence as an artist. Just being part of the competition last year and featuring in such a strong group show, allowed me to see my work in a professional gallery context.  This is a huge stepping stone for any recent graduate and I was delighted to receive recognition for my work as winner. The event, whilst marking a fantastic conclusion to my time as a student at University College Falmouth, also helped me to realise that a professional career was achievable.  I am really excited to return to Cornwall and exhibit in conjunction with this year’s Midas Award.  It will be a great pleasure to show work at the prestigious Millennium, and I look forward to celebrating the achievements of this year’s selected artists.”  said Katie Sims of the accolade.



Artist Statement


My interest lies in investigating the fine line between clarity and the image collapsing. Referencing works from art history, I deconstruct their austere wholeness to an organic fluidity, hinting at their compositional structure and maintaining their deep sense of space. Teased further, intricate motifs disrupt the painted surface. These discordant languages are forced into dialogue and instil an ambiguity in the work. Simultaneously, the paintings appear both strange and familiar.


Katie Sims 2011.